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10. The Hickory Lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By nulifecontracting
This was our first visit to Hickory Lodge. Driving by at other times, place seemed crowded. My family took me in on Sunday for Fathers Day. Well, you would think they would expect families to visit for a Sunday morning with their father for Fathers Day. Lots of teens (women or girls,not sure) in tight short, shorts and tight tops (ironic that they have dress code and rules for customers posted outside on sign as you enter). Not what I would expect at that time of day. More like a cheap night club atmosphere. Music was blasting some Ebonics type nonsense, rap/club hybrid music probably popular to a young person with no morals or direction in life. Maybe thatâs the type of people that the restaurant caters too, I donât know. Waitress was ok, not too friendly but she wasnât neglectful in serving us either. Didnât tell us her name so, not sure. She did her job so, she got a tip despite our bad experience.Now for the food. Rockfish bites were very enjoyable. The flavors were put together nicely with the sauce they provided. So I was excited to get to the entree. Well, my prime rib was not as thick as I expected. I should not have assumed it was the big chunk of meat slow roasted at most restaurants that offer prime rib. I ordered medium well and it came out well done and burnt on outside. It would have been rather dry if they hadnât covered it some kind of sauce that tasted like soy or teriyaki. Almost seemed like Chinese food. Not impressed. The flavor of the steak was not there. Even if it were medium well, I wouldnât taste anything but that teriyaki/ soy sauce like topping. Green beans were bland. They seemed firm and lightly crisp, cooked well but had no accented seasoning. The kids will eats anything so, they didnât have any gripes about their food. Wife got a chicken dish and liked it. It was good. It had sauce and seasoning but nothing to make it good restaurant food. More like a gourmet Dennyâs. Place was fairly clean, nice decor, booths were excellent for big groups or families. Didnât see the restrooms so, canât comment on their condition. Looked like a prime spot at first but, itâs just an average place. Changing the chefs quality standards,teaching staff customer service, and putting some clothes on those waitresses, would probably make The Lodge the best place around. Iâm originally from Baltimore and from my experience, Harford County has very little to offer as far as good food. This place has potential.
9. Sean Bolan's Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By John L
Another couple, my wife and I have eaten here before. Unfortunately, the service this time around was extremely poor. We had provided our orders to the server, Bree. Subsequently we observed three tables that had arrived after us had received their appetizers and their mains. In a bit, Bree returns to our table to confirm our order because she could not read what she had written for my order specifically!!Finally, our orders arrived. My medium done cheeseburger was well done. Not to delay the other diners I ate what I received.Bree was mostly absent during most of our time at Sean Bolan's. Don't know where she was off to, but she wasn't attending to her tables in our area of the restaurant (the upstairs).Won't be going back to Sean Bolan's in the near future. Management needs to do some managing.
8. Tamberino's Pizza and Subs
Overall Ratings
4 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By mlewy57
I have been living in Harford County for over 20 years and a few years back I found a hidden gem. Tamberinos located in Hickory section of Harford county is nothing fancy but has great food and friendly service. Without a doubt the best cheesesteak around and pretty good pizza too. Dine in or carry out. They are closed on Sundays.
7. Alchemy Elements
Overall Ratings
4 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By 744bobc
Alchemy is a family favorite for the ambiance, food, and service but this time it didn't come close to what I am used to. The clam scampi special was dry, under-seasoned, and lacking on clams (12 tiny with 2 unopened and 2 broken shells). The homemade pasta would have been the hit of the dish if there was any sauce at all. Plus a seafood dish that comes with parmesan cheese? Isn't that a culinary sin? My wife had the rib-eye which was outstanding as always and the Brussels were off the charts.Hello,Thank you for taking the time to share! We apologize that your clams were not up to our usual standard of excellence at your recent visit. We would love to get in contact with you and figure out what went wrong, so please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] at your convenience. We look forward to hearing from you!
6. Steelefish Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 155 reviews
Reviewed By SteveDD123
Ate here on a recommendation of a car salesman. I'm glad I took his advice. The food was great, portions were large and all was reasonably priced. I would highly recommend Steelfish Grille to anyone looking for some good food. The Cream of Crab soup may possibly be the best I've ever had!
5. Bonefish Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 281 reviews
Reviewed By mindykdotcom
Every time I visit I enjoy myself with delicious food, wonderful beverages and great company. Service was less than stellar on this particular visit. so 2 stars for this visit. I donât know if itâs because there were two female bartenders and my friend and I are two females but their desire to serve us as bar patrons was slower than usual and it was before 5.
4. Box Hill Crabcakes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 348 reviews
Box Hill Crabcakes is a family owned and operated restaurant in Abingdon, Maryland, and opened its doors in August 1984 with The Kanaras Brothers, Tom and Chris as the owners, along with their father George and mother Demetra who supported their sons as y
Reviewed By NoraFrydman
On the way back from Virginia we stopped in at this restaurant. Amazing place with great service and fabulous food! Since I love seafood, Hubby thought we should try it. We had a nice waitress named Katelyn. She was sweet and professional. We ordered shrimp with stuffed crab meat for me and crab cake for Hubby. Both came with a side salad and I had a choice of Greek or house salad and I picked a Greek salad and I thought it was the right choice. My shrimp stuffed with lump crabmeat was absolutely delicious! There were three and I finished two and took home one to eat the next day. Hubbyâs crab cake was always very good but my dish was better. I thought this place nailed it. The amazing crabs have landed here. The truth is that theyâre generous with crab meat when it comes to stuffed crab meat and crab cake. We would like come back when the trip brings us back to Virginia or Maryland. Thank you for leaving us a fantastic review! We're glad you had a great time with us and joined us while on your way home from a trip. We look forward to seeing you soon and remember you can always order our delicious Crab Cakes online.
3. One Eleven Main
Overall Ratings
4 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By melisma39
My husband and I visited this restaurant on a Wednesday night, hoping to take advantage of the Tuesday/Wednesday night half-price wine and the 3-course prix fixe dinner offerings. We were very impressed with both. The food is elegantly prepared and served. Very interesting and imaginative concepts. The service was unobtrusive but always at the ready. And all were charming. Can't wait to get back there!
2. Pairings Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 237 reviews
Reviewed By HepAdvisor
You can eat in, under a covered porch, or in two different mid-size rooms--I like the Barrel Room. All leave you with mature wait staff, good food and a matched wine to top it off. Our Duck Confit was innovative and delicious; the au poivre steak good if not superb. Great waiter with good gluten-free recommendations. The apple cake was a tender, delicious dessert. Three visits, no disappointments. Thanks for noting if this helped; I hope so!
1. Sunny Day Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 208 reviews
Reviewed By Kari L
Today was the first time we visited but we will be back. There is plenty of outdoor seating, but even with folks passing through on the sidewalk it does not feel cramped. The waitstaff was friendly and attentive. The menu is pretty well rounded and everyone quickly found something. 4 full breakfast meals cost us less than going to a chain for brunch and with much better quality. We had omelettes and crepes, all perfectly cooked. The chicken cordon bleu crepe was huge and stuffed with chicken. The breakfast crepe was equally stuffed with sausage. The omelettes were not greasy at all. Pleasant and prompt!
